Leadership Articles
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How can I build consensus around a big idea?
You won’t make it far without this crucial leadership skill. Here are 3 key tips to help you develop it. As we look ahead to the second half of 2024, I bet you’ve got some big ideas and changes you want to make happen in your organization. But driving change isn’t easy. New ideas always […]
Three strategies to build great working relationships
The people around you can be an incredible resource—but not if you don’t get along with them. These practical strategies can help! “The world revolves around relationships.” That’s what Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky told me earlier this month when she joined me on my podcast, How Leaders Lead. It’s a big, bold statement. And if […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Active Learning
Three ways I believe my new book can transform your life and career It’s release day for my new book, How Leaders Learn! Get it TODAY wherever you buy books! Every penny of the book’s proceeds goes to a cause that could not be dearer to my heart: The Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. I’ve had […]
How to learn beyond the obvious
Ready to move beyond conventional ways of learning and find new opportunities for growth? Try these three ideas. Now more than ever, I’m convinced that active learning is the foundation of every strong leader’s success. I believe this so strongly, in fact, that it’s the topic of my latest book. How Leaders Learn will […]
Six practical ideas to transform your business with the power of pattern thinking
There’s a wealth of great ideas already around you. Here’s how to leverage them and accelerate your growth. Today I want to share one of my favorite ways to make big things happen. It’s called pattern thinking, where you look at what’s working for someone else and apply it to your own situation. This is […]
Level up your one-on-ones with these 31 questions
Want to listen and connect more deeply with your direct reports? Keep this list handy! Today I want to explore one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s toolkit: the one-on-one meeting. How you handle regular meetings with your direct reports can make or break your business. They’re vital if you want to: Keep […]